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| - Wanted to stop somewhere for a quick bite before a show last night. First choice had a huge line waiting to get in (place just opened), so I continued down the strip and ended up at 800 Degrees.
Really cool concept, you walk in, and there's a guy working the pizza dough (all pies are same size, 12"). When he's finished, your dough moves to the next station: sauce, cheese, the basics. Then if you'd like to add any more ingredients you can for $1.50 each. I chose the basic Margherita pizza, reasonably priced @ under $8. Move down the line, pay for your order, and your pie goes into the 800+ degree oven. It's cooked in a couple minutes, and your ready to eat.
At first I was kinda disappointed when I picked up the first slice and all the toppings slid off. However, upon further investigation (there's a brochure right by the entrance), I learned that you're supposed to eat this type of pie with a knife & fork, I guess that's "Neopolitan" style. Once I armed myself with the proper utensils, it was a much better experience. The pizza was a little soggier than I would like, but it did have a nice flavor, the crust was great. It did get cold a bit quicker than expected, however. My last couple slices were at room temperature by the time I finished.
Overall, I'd say this place is a decent value, especially for a strip eatery. Definitely better than a Sbarro, or other franchise place. However, as a LV local, I'll probably stick to my neighborhood joints in the future.
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